General Studies
University Without Walls Transfer Option
The University Without Walls is an adult bachelor's degree program of the University of Massachusetts in which students design an individualized degree in a field of their choice, and have the option of converting learning from life experience into academic credit.
The University Without Walls transfer option (UWWL.AA) of the General Studies associate degree provides adult learners with the opportunity to complete UMass general education requirements; develop critical reading, writing and thinking skills; and make connections between a liberal arts education and life experience. This option is ideal for adults who have career and life experiences and who are interested in a four-year degree, but have few or no college credits. This program is under the Commonwealth Transfer Compact. Students who graduate from this General Studies Option with a grade point average of 2.0 or better will be accepted into the University Without Walls, or into any state institution of higher learning.
Students enrolled in this option become part of the larger Springfield Center University Without Walls student body, and are invited to participate in UWW social events and workshops, receive periodic mailings and newsletters from UWW, and maintain contact with the UWW advisors at STCC. For more information, contact the UWW Coordinator, Garvey Hall, Room 267, STCC, at 732-5262.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 60 credits for the associate degree program in General Studies.
Because most students in the UWWL.AA option will be part time, the required courses are not listed in semester sequence. It is recommended, however, that students complete ENGL-100 English Composition 1, as early as possible in their program.
| Credits | ||
| English | ||
| ENGL-100 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-200 | English Composition 2 | 3 |
| Humanities | ||
| Literature elective | 3 | |
| Two electives in art, philosophy, music, theater, or foreign language | 6 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| History elective | 3 | |
| PSYC-100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCL-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Science and Math | ||
| Lab science elective | 4 | |
| College math elective | 3 | |
| Lab science or college math elective | 3 or 4 | |
| Analytical Reasoning | (one of the following) | |
| CMPA-103 | Microcomputer Applications for Windows | 3 |
| PROG-101 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| STAT-142 | Statistics | 3 |
| BSTS-143 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| MATH-155 | Calculus | 4 |
| Diversity | ||
| In addition to SOCL-100, students must take one more course that involves studies of diverse cultures outside of the U.S.. This requirement can be met through the following courses which also fulfill requirements in social sciences or humanities. | ||
| SOCL-110 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGL-351 | Non-Western Literary Voices | 3 |
| HIST-300 | History of Civilization to 1650 | 3 |
| HIST-440 | Far Eastern Civilization | 3 |
The remaining credits may be earned through elective courses. Students may pursue coursework in a particular field of interest or continue with a liberal arts program.
Upon successful completion of requirements for this program, the degree of Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts/General Studies will be awarded.